MADISON PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Madison Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. school district, located in Baton Rouge, LA with about 576 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Madison Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Madison Preparatory Academy, located at 1555 Madison Avenue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a prominent public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. As a cornerstone of the Baton Rouge educational landscape, the academy is known for its rigorous academic curriculum and its commitment to fostering high expectations for all students. The school emphasizes college readiness, utilizing a structured learning environment that encourages discipline, critical thinking, and intellectual development to ensure that its graduates are well-prepared for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic focus, Madison Prep is deeply integrated into the local community and is particularly well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including a highly competitive athletics department. The school’s culture centers on the philosophy of "Charger Pride," which promotes school spirit, leadership, and personal accountability. By balancing a demanding scholastic workload with a wide range of athletic and social opportunities, Madison Preparatory Academy strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to make positive contributions to society.

For more information, contact Madison Preparatory Academy at (225) 336-1410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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MADISON PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Baton Rouge, LA with about 576 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.
Total Students:
576
Teachers:
27.85
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 576 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MADISON PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.7%
Hispanic/Latino
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.